Setting Up Primary Versus Secondary Controllers - American Dynamics ADTT16E Operator's Manual

Setting Up Primary versus Secondary Controllers

If two controllers are installed, one must be configured as the Primary Controller, and one
must be configured as the Secondary Controller. The Primary Controller interfaces with the
multiplexer or other video switching unit. In addition, the Primary Controller can change the
display format of the Main Monitor and supports all system programming features.
The Secondary Controller controls the video information displayed on the Call monitor only
and provides limited programming functions.
Table 2-1: Primary and Secondary Controllers supported functions.
Controller Functions
Designate which external unit the system is
connected to (quad splitter, multiplexer, PC, no
unit)
Select display mode (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, or full-
screen format
Select a camera
Manually control a camera (pan, tilt, zoom,
focus, iris)
Flip a SpeedDome
Initiate automatic system functions (Quick
Views, Patterns, outputs)
Program and run the Sequence
Program and clear alarms
Define automatic system functions (Quick
Views, Patterns)
Reset a SpeedDome
Select language for Controller LCD text
Designate Primary vs. Secondary Controller
Adjust LCD brightness, speaker volume, and
turn key click on / off
Lock the multiplexer
* Menu options related to these items display on the secondary controller.
However, when attempting to select the controller beeps to indicate that the
function is not available.
If passwords are enabled, certain functions may not be available depending upon the
password level in currently use. See Using Passwords to Restrict System Access on page
2-6.
Changing Configuration Settings
Primary Secondary
Controller Controller
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